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Romans 14

Romans 14:9

The Law of Liberty · Romans 14:1–12
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Translations

Modern
For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
Traditional
For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
Literal
For unto this Christ died and lived again, so that He might be Lord over both the dead and the living.
Latin
In hoc enim Christus mortuus est, et resurrexit: ut et mortuorum et vivorum dominetur.

Original

Greek
English
For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

Notes

Romans 14:9

  • Paul refers to standard early Christian teaching on the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus (for example, 2 Corinthians 5:15).

  • of both the dead and of the living: The original word order matches the sequence of the death and resurrection of Jesus, the redemptive events that make Jesus our Lord.

Romans 14:1–15:7

Paul addresses a specific issue causing conflict in the church at Rome. The church encountered a dispute between those weak in faith and those strong in faith about certain practices (see 15:1).

Throughout this section, Paul urges Christians to show patience and tolerance toward one another and their practices. He is convinced that people on both sides are genuine believers. He also believes that the issues they are arguing about are not essential to the Christian faith.

Romans 12:1–15:13

This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers.

God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live.

Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong in faith(14:1–15:13).

Parallels

Matthew 7:1–6 Luke 6:37–42

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Romans Sabbath

Topics

Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Evil: Appearance of, to be Avoided Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord of the Dead and Living Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning